Hidden in plain sight: the forgotten maritime history resting in British rivers
In short: A 2013 survey identified nearly 200 assemblages of shipwrecks across the UK. This documentary follows archaeologist Dr. Sam Willis as he explores the River Dart to uncover the remnants of paddle steamers, wartime infrastructure, and other vessels that define Britain's maritime heritage.
The 2013 survey revealed 199 distinct collections of hulks, ranging from fishing boats and submarines to ferries and sail ships. These remains, often embedded in riverbed mud, serve as physical links to the past.
Dr. Sam Willis investigates the River Dart, documenting an Edwardian paddle steamer and a floating harbour component utilized during the June 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy. Beyond shipwrecks, the journey includes an 18th-century bathing house and the former residence of novelist Agatha Christie.
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